A probability density function for the random variable X is given by Pi = ki, where k is a constant. What value must k be if X takes on integer values between 0 and 17? Round your answer to five decimal places.

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A probability density function for the random variable X is given by p¡ = ki, where k is a
constant. What value must k be if X takes on integer values between 0 and 17? Round your
answer to five decimal places.
Transcribed Image Text:A probability density function for the random variable X is given by p¡ = ki, where k is a constant. What value must k be if X takes on integer values between 0 and 17? Round your answer to five decimal places.
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